Cybersecurity Blog

Picture this: You're interviewing a promising software developer who aced the technical screening. Their resume sparkles. Their code samples shine. There's just one tiny red flag—when you ask about their favorite Halloween candy, they go silent. Not because they're diabetic or health-conscious, but because they've never heard of trick-or-treating. Welcome to the world's most sophisticated employment scam, where North Korean...

In the realm of cybersecurity, we often focus intensely on technical solutions—better encryption, stronger firewalls, and more sophisticated intrusion detection. Yet, time and again, the most significant security breaches don't come from technical failures but from something far more difficult to patch: human behavior. The Signal Incident: A Case Study in Human Error The Trump administration recently provided a perfect...

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has made a catastrophic decision—one that isn’t just political but a direct threat to national security. Without conducting a single interview, DOGE and the new administration fired hundreds of cybersecurity experts from key agencies, including: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) The National Institute of Standards and...

In recent weeks, the launch of DeepSeek—a new AI chatbot developed in China—has sparked concerns about its potential role in spreading state-backed disinformation. While it’s marketed as a tool for curiosity and assistance, a closer look suggests it may be more aligned with the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) official narrative than users might expect. Unpacking DeepSeek’s Responses Researchers analyzing DeepSeek...

Quantum computing isn’t just faster; it’s a fundamental shift in how we process and solve problems. If you’ve ever struggled to wrap your head around what makes this technology so groundbreaking, let’s break it down with a metaphor. Because who doesn’t love a good metaphor? Traditional Computing: The Book-by-Book Hunt Picture yourself in a massive library filled with millions of...

When you cut through the technical jargon (which can sometimes feel a little intimidating or dull), cybersecurity boils down to one simple truth: it’s about safeguarding the people we care about most. That’s the heart of the advice I give to my two grown daughters—practical, no-nonsense tips to help them stay safe in an increasingly digital world. Today, I’m passing...

If you’re as chronologically mature as I am, you already know the take-your-breath-away punchline to the 1979 horror film “When a Stranger Calls”. For cinephile newbies, let me set the scene. This cult thriller follows Jill Johnson, a young woman being terrorized by a psychopathic killer… while BABYSITTING. The stalker’s torture of choice is to ring Jill repeatedly on a...

“YEAH for tax time!” - Said no one ever. After years of agonizing tax preparation, you might think the universe is finally in your favor when you notice a surprise $20,000 pop up in your bank account. But before you book that vacation to Ibiza or run to the car dealership, pause and remember what you know to be true:...

John’s Story of Loss Inspires Organizations to Take Action John Sileo lost his multi-million-dollar startup, his wealth, and two years of his life to cybercrime. It began when a hacker electronically embezzled from the company’s clients using John’s identity. John was initially held legally and financially responsible for the felonies committed. The losses not only destroyed his company and decimated...

In a bit of cybercrime jujitsu, A.I.-enabled hackers are using our past security awareness training to make us look silly. Remember the good old days when you could easily spot a phishing scam by its laughable grammar, questionable spelling and odd word choice?  “Kind Sir, we a peel to your better nurture for uhsistance in accepting $1M dollhairs.”  Or how...